P. Playter's Dry Goods and Grocery
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Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Advertisement of P. Playter's import store.
South Simcoe Times
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P. Playter's Dry Goods and Grocery
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Advertisement of P. Playter's import store.
South Simcoe Times
Part of Local History Collection
An article about a highly destructive fire that swept through Holland Street, destroying multiple buildings, businesses and homes. The original article appeared in the May 22nd, 1871 edition of the Toronto Daily Telegraph and was reprinted in 1901 as part of the "Looking Backward" series.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Part of Local History Collection
An article describing Mr. Henry "Harry" Parker's blacksmith shop.
Edmund Garrett
Bradford's New Post Office is Now Nearing Completion
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
"Ready for Installation of Interior Fittings - Will Fill Long-Felt Need and Add Much to Appearance of Barrie Street and Business Section
Bradford's new Post Office building, construction of which was started late last fall, is now completed, inside and out, with the exception of the installing of interior fittings, the contract for which was let some time ago.
The new building, besides filling a long-felt need in this thriving and progressive village of over 1,000 population, is a most attractive addition to Bradford's business section. ..."
Bradford Witness
Keith Kilkenny Radio Repair Bill
Part of Local History Collection
Image of a bill from Keith Kilkenny from July 5th, 1957 for the repair of a radio. Addressed to Lewis Campbell.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Living heritage - Bradford's oldest streets
Part of Local History Collection
"To celebrate Canada's 125th birthday, why not take a walking tour of some of the oldest streets in Bradford, four of which date back 162 years!" ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
21 Barrie Street European Bakery
Part of George Jackson fonds
The one-storey building with a flat roof located at 21 Barrie St. has been used by many businesses over the years. Tommy Lautonee owned the blacksmith and carriage factory once situated in this structure. George Geddes was the blacksmith there until late in 1937. There was a stable door at the south end of the building and two sets of windows running along the front. There was also a large door going to the rear where there was a stall for shoeing uncooperative horses and a large flat stone circle with a hole in the middle (for pestling steel rims on wheels). In later years, the Bradford Witness (owned by Stewart and Ina McKenzie) moved from Holland St. to this structure. The newspaper also ran a printing shop here. Harvey Marks was a typesetter. Frank Edney and Fallis also helped. After Stewart passed away, Ina ran the business until she retired. (1, 2)
George Jackson
Part of George Jackson fonds
The one-storey building with a flat roof located at 23 Barrie St. (as seen in the photo) replaces the round, metal building originally found on this site. It was an implement store and later the home of a pop business moved here by Keenty O’Keife (?) and run by Dave Smith (who helped deliver in and around the county). The building became a Chinese restaurant owned by Jack Pong around 1938. He ran it until after WWII (when he moved to Holland Street). (1, 2)
George Jackson
28 Barrie Street Becker's Store
Part of George Jackson fonds
The southwest corner of John and Barrie Streets, which is now recognized as 28 Barrie St., was a vacant lot for many years. When Highway 11 was widened, Allan (Wink) Crake built a service station here. Bill Aikens ran it until his death during WWII. After the war, Mr. Hodgson (a retired O.P.P. officer), and then Frank Adamson, ran it. When the station closed, the pumps were removed and the structure became a Becker's Milk store. It was still in operation when this photo was taken in 1995. (1, 2)
George Jackson
31 Barrie Street Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Utilities Commission
Part of George Jackson fonds
Allan (“Wink”) Crake, a nephew of Dick Crake, owned the one-storey building located at 31 Barrie Street. When Wink retired, Bradford Public Utilities bought the building and opened its offices here. There was a laneway behind Reuben Tindall’s house to the back entrance for the residents of John Street. (1, 2)
This photograph depicts the exterior of the building after a renovation.
George Jackson